The Manufacturing Leadership Council invites you to participate in this year's Manufacturing Sustainability 4.0 Research Project. The results of this survey will be published in the December 2017 issue of the Manufacturing Leadership Journal.
What are the key factors that are motivating manufacturing companies to embrace sustainable approaches to business operations, products, and production? How are manufacturing sust… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/share-your-insights-manufacturing-sustainability-40/

Perhaps one of the most uncharted implications of the journey to Manufacturing 4.0 is how new digital technologies, pervasive sensor networks, lean production models, smart products, and advanced new materials can help the global manufacturing industry ac…
Perhaps one of the most uncharted implications of the journey to Manufacturing 4.0 is how new digital technologies, pervasive sensor networks, lean production models, smart produc… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/green-manufacturers-are-taking-leed/

As members of the United Nations gather this week in Lima, Peru, to try to reach an accord on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the Obama Administration is pursuing plans of its own to cut ozone emissions in the U.S., one in a series of environment initia…
As members of the United Nations gather this week in Lima, Peru, to try to reach an accord on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the Obama Administration is pursuing plans of its o… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/should-manufacturers-support-new-environmental-initiatives/

When you are putting in 40-to-80-hour work weeks, it is sometimes good to take the time to do activities that allow you to clear your mind while still being productive. These activities give you time to take a step back and think about how business or pe…
When you are putting in 40-to-80-hour work weeks, it is sometimes good to take the time to do activities that allow you to clear your mind while still being productive. These act… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/paying-penance-poor-quality-thoughts-recycling-center/

Between rising oil prices and carbon footprint regulations, manufacturing executives have made energy management a priority in their organizations. But is it a strategy? According to Deloitte Consulting, energy prices will continue to rise as global deman…
Between rising oil prices and carbon footprint regulations, manufacturing executives have made energy management a priority in their organizations. But is it a strategy?
Accord… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/danones-global-sustainability-strategy/

Have you ever been to a garbage dump? The number of washing machines you’ll see will astound you. Seemingly one of the biggest and longer-lasting purchases a household will make, and yet the appliance has an end of life cycle that is needlessly wasteful a…
Have you ever been to a garbage dump? The number of washing machines you’ll see will astound you. Seemingly one of the biggest and longer-lasting purchases a household will … http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/cradle-cradle-meets-subscription-economy/

Sustainability has come a long way. No longer considered the domain of environmentalists and do-gooders, it’s now generally accepted as a critical business imperative for just about every organization. One of the forces driving this shift, of course, is t…
Sustainability has come a long way. No longer considered the domain of environmentalists and do-gooders, it’s now generally accepted as a critical business imperative for ju… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/sustainability-demands-innovative-solutions/

One of the things the recent recession has done is focus greater attention on manufacturing as the foundation of economic vitality and growth. Many of us in the industry welcome the spotlight for a number of reasons. First, it's true that manufacturing is…
One of the things the recent recession has done is focus greater attention on manufacturing as the foundation of economic vitality and growth. Many of us in the industry welcome t… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/sustainability-could-us-fall-behind/

In many ways, the term Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is no longer a good fit for the enterprise software platforms on which most manufacturers rely to run major parts of their business. The ERP term, of course, derives from material requirements plan…
In many ways, the term Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is no longer a good fit for the enterprise software platforms on which most manufacturers rely to run major parts of thei… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/erp-tackles-environment/

What effect has the economic recession had on environmental excellence programs in the manufacturing industry? Has the goal of environmental excellence been, or will it be, sacrificed in the interests of near-term cash flow savings in the post-recessionar…
What effect has the economic recession had on environmental excellence programs in the manufacturing industry? Has the goal of environmental excellence been, or will it be, sacrif… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/treading-greener-path-recovery/

As ever-increasing worldwide demand continues to push energy prices upward, maybe it’s time manufacturing companies took a broader view of how they can save money and manage their energy consumption more effectively. Industry is one of the largest consum…
Are you really using your energy most efficiently?
As ever-increasing worldwide demand continues to push energy prices upward, maybe it’s time manufacturing companies too… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/manufacturers-need-more-holistic-approach-energy-management/

The green movement has been on the march for many years now. So how are we doing? Like many things, it depends upon whom you ask. To hear John Gagel tell it, the sustainability movement has crossed an important threshold. The manager of sustainable prac…
The green movement has been on the march for many years now. So how are we doing? Like many things, it depends upon whom you ask. To hear John Gagel tell it, the (sustainabi… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/sustainability-are-we-making-progress/

The increasing pressure to control costs is causing many manufacturing executives to take a closer look at software as a service (SaaS), the computing model that calls for users to access business applications over the Internet rather than having those ap…
The increasing pressure to control costs is causing many manufacturing executives to take a closer look at software as a service (SaaS), the computing model that calls for users t… http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/cloud-computing-pros-and-cons/

If plans for your warehouse/distribution center include becoming more green, consider these tips from Rajiv Saxena, vice president of supply chain solutions, APL Logistics.
Focus on site. If you can do only one thing to make your DC operations greener, select the most accessible, well-connected facility possible ­ one that's optimally … http://www.gildevents.gilcommunity.com/blog/growing-greener-warehouse/